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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

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Zelenskyy Risks Rupture with Trump as Kyiv Resists US PressureUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a collision course with President Donald Trump, who is increasingly looking at Kyiv’s battle against Russia primarily through the lens of energy prices ahead of US midterm elections.

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Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaBoth Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.

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Hillary Clinton backs Peggy Flanagan for US SenateFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate as the candidate runs against Republican Michele Tafoya.

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The Guardian view on the US midterms: the cost of living is on the ballot, but this is about democracy too | EditorialDonald Trump’s unpopularity and the economic struggles of voters have boosted Democrats. But with less than a month to go, there is no complacency For once, Democrats and Donald Trump might be in agreement: “Pretend I’m on the ticket,” the historically unpopular president has instructed supporters . Midterms are in large part a referendum on the…

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US midterms: what are they and why do presidents dread them? – explainerThe US midterms may not be as much of a spectacle as the presidential elections, but they are just as important and can completely change not just the course of a presidential term, but federal legislation for years to come. The Guardian unpacks how these elections work, what the results mean and how they affect American life Continue reading...

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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm electionsDemocrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

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Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answered your questionsThe high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answered your questions about the US economy ahead of November Sign up for the Stakes newsletter for more midterms coverage Send us your questions on Trump’s immigration agenda ahead of the midterms LucccA asks: Why are labor unions in the US still not as well-organized compared…

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